The life of the 2014 edition of the Whisky Bible is just beginning, but the first point of reference for 99% of readers are those annual results. Yesterday I summarised the Scottish and overall winners here. Now we're breaking out of the confines of the United Kingdom into the world beyond. As always, if you don't want to know these results look or click away now!

Irish Whiskey

Irish Whiskey of the year - Redbreast Aged 12 years cask strength

Irish Pot Still Whiskey of the year - Redbreast Aged 12 years cask strength

Irish single malt of the year - Bushmills aged 21 years

Irish blend of the year - Jameson

American Whiskey

Bourbon of the year - William Larue Weller 123.4

Rye of the year - Thomas Handy Sazerac Rye 132.4

US micro whisky of the year - Cowboy bourbon Texas straight bourbon whiskey aged 3 years

Us micro whisky of the year (runner up) - Balcones Brimstone Texas scrub

10-17 years (single barrel) - Four Roses Single barrel 12 years 5 months

18 years & over (multiple barrels) - Evan Williams 23 years old

Rye

NAS - Thomas Handy Sazerac Rye 132.4

11 years & over - Sazerac Kentucky straight rye 18 year old

Canadian Whisky

Canadian Whisky of the year - Masterson's 10 year old straight rye

Japanese Whisky

Japanese Whisky of the year - SMWS Cask 116.17 Aged 25 years (Yoichi)

European Whisky

Whisky of the year (multiple) - Mackmyra Moment 'Glod'

Whisky of the year (single) - Santis Malt Swiss Highlander

World Whiskies

Asian whisky of the year - Kavalan Podium single malt

Southern hemisphere whisky of the year - Tiboon single malt whisky

Personally, there is great food for thought here. As whisky boundaries are broken down and online retailers import more releases, it gives us a chance to experience new ideas, methods and geographical features beyond our own mere country. Above all things enjoy!